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Historic Steam Yacht Gondola

Lake District

The unrivalled sailing experience in the Lake District

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN

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An autumnal scene showing the jetty and Gondola steaming ready for the day ahead with autumnal colours in the hills in the background

Important notice

The water level is dropping, and Gondola is sailing again from today. Tickets are available onboard with cash or card payment acceptable. We look forward to seeing you.

Planning your visit

Planning your visit 

Find out all you need to know before your visit to the Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water.

An autumnal scene showing Pier cottage, the lake and sailing boats

Book a cruise on Steam Yacht Gondola 

Soak up the nostalgia of the bygone age of steam with a cruise on the Gondola yacht and choose from three routes around Coniston Water.

Drone shot from the air looking down at Steam Yacht Gondola sailing up Coniston

Group cruises on Steam Yacht Gondola 

Groups are welcome to join sailings on the historic Steam Yacht Gondola to cruise Coniston Water. Find out how to make a group booking and the benefits you'll receive.

An autumnal scene from the deck of Gondola showing her steaming down the lake

Be a Steam Yacht Gondola engineer for a day – gift experience 

Roll up your sleeves and join the crew for a hands-on, one-to-one full day experience on the Steam Yacht Gondola, a magnificent Victorian steamboat.

Crew members in the Engine Room on Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District

Venue hire

Private charters and weddings on the Steam Yacht Gondola 

This beautifully restored steam powered yacht makes for the most unusual of experiences for your wedding, party or corporate event in the Lake District.

Gondola, a rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht, on Coniston Water, Lake District

Be a Steam Yacht Gondola engineer for a day – gift experience 

Roll up your sleeves and join the crew for a hands-on, one-to-one full day experience on the Steam Yacht Gondola, a magnificent Victorian steamboat.

Crew members in the Engine Room on Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District
Passengers aboard the Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District, Cumbria

Book your visit

To ensure you get a ticket, book on line up until 10am on the day of travel. After 10am, purchase tickets onboard by cash or card, subject to availability. Every Thursday time slots will be available for the next 28 days.

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